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I am a seasoned software development leader with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and data solutions across finance, mortgage, and real estate industries. I’ve led in-house and vendor teams, modernized legacy systems, and built automation to streamline day-to-day workflows. I’m passionate about architecture, cloud-delivered DevOps, and building internal tools that improve data quality and collaboration. I enjoy partnering with product teams to translate complex problems into robust, automated solutions.…I am a seasoned software development leader with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and data solutions across finance, mortgage, and real estate industries. I’ve led in-house and vendor teams, modernized legacy systems, and built automation to streamline day-to-day workflows. I’m passionate about architecture, cloud-delivered DevOps, and building internal tools that improve data quality and collaboration. I enjoy partnering with product teams to translate complex problems into robust, automated solutions.

Stephen D. Michaels

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am a seasoned software development leader with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and data solutions across finance, mortgage, and real estate industries. I’ve led in-house and vendor teams, modernized legacy systems, and built automation to streamline day-to-day workflows. I’m passionate about architecture, cloud-delivered DevOps, and building internal tools that improve data quality and collaboration. I enjoy partnering with product teams to translate complex problems into robust, automated solutions.…I am a seasoned software development leader with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and data solutions across finance, mortgage, and real estate industries. I’ve led in-house and vendor teams, modernized legacy systems, and built automation to streamline day-to-day workflows. I’m passionate about architecture, cloud-delivered DevOps, and building internal tools that improve data quality and collaboration. I enjoy partnering with product teams to translate complex problems into robust, automated solutions.

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I am a seasoned software development leader with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and data solutions across finance, mortgage, and real estate industries. I’ve led in-house and vendor teams, modernized legacy systems, and built automation to streamline day-to-day workflows.

I’m passionate about architecture, cloud-delivered DevOps, and building internal tools that improve data quality and collaboration. I enjoy partnering with product teams to translate complex problems into robust, automated solutions.

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Manager / Director of Software Development at Fairfield University

January 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025

Managed a team of 5 in-house and third-party developers; oversaw projects related to Web Development and Database Architecture; migrated legacy Grails code to .NET Core Web API and Angular; built internal tools to access Encompass data and perform bulk updates via the Encompass Developer API; implemented Azure hosting and DevOps pipelines for scenarios and exceptions portals using Angular, .NET Core Web API, and SQL Server.

Senior Application Developer at Luxury Mortgage Corp.

January 1, 2021 - November 14, 2025

Built API-driven integrations with Encompass Developer API to support bi-directional data modeling; designed multi-dimensional data models and internal APIs for GET, POST, and PUT endpoints; created internal tools and portals for exceptions and TPO Connect workflows; hosted in Azure and managed DevOps; implemented PDF attachments and bank statement bulk uploads; built scenario/workflow tooling.

Senior Applications Developer, DevOps at NECS, Inc.

June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Managed projects for 3 developers; rebuilt a Delphi-based system with Lumen microservices and Angular 9; migrated away from Zend Framework; built mobile and web applications using PHP/Lumen and Ionic; utilized PostgreSQL for data, and implemented RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.

Senior Applications Developer at BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP

March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019

Managed a team of ~5 developers; led requirements gathering in an Agile environment; built internal portals and web forms; developed a Tenant Information System with ASP.NET Core, Angular, Node.js, and SQL Server; integrated Google Maps for property insights; mobile app development for iOS; migrated internal portals to SharePoint 2013 and managed extensive BI/reporting.

IT Systems Administrator / Web Developer at ATLANTIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Maintained user rights (Bloomberg, MS CRM, AD, Exchange 2003/2007); built Exchange 2007 server and migrated mail; developed features in MS CRM 3.0; created internal CRM web frontend and reports; built internal portal with .NET Nuke; gathered requirements and managed disaster recovery; oversaw AD-based access controls and internal systems.

IT Production Technician at ODYSSEY AMERICA REINSURANCE CO.

June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004

Maintained Data Warehouse (SQL Server 2000); administered VS .NET apps and SQL Server; managed backups and ETL processes; supported Business Objects reporting for monthly/quarterly closes; contributed to data warehouse rewrites and documentation.

IT Systems Administrator / Web Developer at ODYSSEY AMERICA REINSURANCE CO.

April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007

IT Systems Administrator / Web Developer; built CRM-related features, internal portals, and reporting; contributed to disaster recovery planning and data integration; supported a variety of legacy and web-based applications.